There are 3 ways to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Lilydale
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain Geelong
2h 43m$20–24Line 907 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale Stbus 907
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks Stbus Geelong
3h 54m$19–33Drive 101.4 km
- Drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Laracar 101.4 km
1h 24m$19–27
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Mitcham Station/Colombo St and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) station to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Croydon Station and arriving at Lara Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) and Lara is 105 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara, including transfers.
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mitcham Station/Colombo St.
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Croydon Station.
The best way to get from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Mt Dandenong (Victoria), VIC, Australia and Lara, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Old Coach Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd to Lara Station via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Dandenong Arboretum/Ridge Rd to Lara Station/Hicks St via Croydon Station/Railway Ave, Croydon Station, Mitcham Station, Mitcham Station/Colombo St, King St/Lonsdale St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Croydon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Mitcham Station/Colombo St to King St/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Lara Station/Hicks St
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More Questions & Answers
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at King St/Lonsdale St station.
Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Mt Dandenong (Victoria) to Lara.
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